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by jqpabc123 1554 days ago
How many states require a degree in accounting to become a licensed CPA?

Lots of lawyers are licensed CPAs without any accounting degree.

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You need from 24-30+ credits of Accounting coursework in every state. No one is taking 8-10 accounting classes in college to round out their electives. 99% of CPAs have a business degree. Yes, there are exceptions.